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European Debt Proposed to Fund Military Buildup
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard proposed a European debt to fund a €800 billion military spending plan by 2030, mirroring German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's rearmament push and echoing the 2020 Covid debt response, amid concerns about the changing role of the dollar and the need for stronger Eu...
European Debt Proposed to Fund Military Buildup
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard proposed a European debt to fund a €800 billion military spending plan by 2030, mirroring German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's rearmament push and echoing the 2020 Covid debt response, amid concerns about the changing role of the dollar and the need for stronger Eu...
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56% Bias Score
Germany to Build EU's Strongest Army
German Chancellor Merz announced plans to build Europe's strongest conventional army, unlocking hundreds of billions of euros in defense spending and continuing military aid to Ukraine to deter aggression and address growing concerns about China-Russia ties.
Germany to Build EU's Strongest Army
German Chancellor Merz announced plans to build Europe's strongest conventional army, unlocking hundreds of billions of euros in defense spending and continuing military aid to Ukraine to deter aggression and address growing concerns about China-Russia ties.
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48% Bias Score
Greek Defense Industry Poised for Growth Amidst €800 Billion EU Initiative
Greece's €28 billion defense spending plan, part of the EU's €800 billion ReArm Europe initiative, aims for 25% Greek industry participation, contrasting with past failures due to corruption; success depends on transparency, collaboration, and a dedicated government structure.
Greek Defense Industry Poised for Growth Amidst €800 Billion EU Initiative
Greece's €28 billion defense spending plan, part of the EU's €800 billion ReArm Europe initiative, aims for 25% Greek industry participation, contrasting with past failures due to corruption; success depends on transparency, collaboration, and a dedicated government structure.
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60% Bias Score
Spain Invests in Defense Industry Consolidation
Spain's defense industry, with €7.5 billion in revenue and 70% export, is fragmented, leading the government to support Indra as a national champion through investment and participation in European projects like FCAS, aiming for 2% of GDP in military spending this year.
Spain Invests in Defense Industry Consolidation
Spain's defense industry, with €7.5 billion in revenue and 70% export, is fragmented, leading the government to support Indra as a national champion through investment and participation in European projects like FCAS, aiming for 2% of GDP in military spending this year.
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40% Bias Score
Elbit Systems' $22 Billion Order Backlog Driven by Global Demand
Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense company, reported a $22 billion order backlog at the end of 2024, driven by significant international sales in Europe and the global increase in defense spending due to conflicts such as the war in Ukraine and tensions with Iran. The company is using AI in manufactu...
Elbit Systems' $22 Billion Order Backlog Driven by Global Demand
Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense company, reported a $22 billion order backlog at the end of 2024, driven by significant international sales in Europe and the global increase in defense spending due to conflicts such as the war in Ukraine and tensions with Iran. The company is using AI in manufactu...
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48% Bias Score
Damen Shipyards Faces Bribery and Fraud Charges
Dutch shipbuilding giant Damen Shipyards and three executives face charges of bribery, money laundering, and forgery following an eight-year investigation into questionable sales practices and high commissions paid to foreign agents; the case may impact Dutch defense procurement and European defense...
Damen Shipyards Faces Bribery and Fraud Charges
Dutch shipbuilding giant Damen Shipyards and three executives face charges of bribery, money laundering, and forgery following an eight-year investigation into questionable sales practices and high commissions paid to foreign agents; the case may impact Dutch defense procurement and European defense...
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44% Bias Score
Germany and UK Sign Trinity House Agreement to Strengthen European Defense
Germany and the UK signed the Trinity House Agreement in October 2023, committing to enhanced military cooperation, including joint submarine hunting, development of long-range weapons, and sharing expertise in armed drones, aiming to strengthen European defense against threats from Russia.
Germany and UK Sign Trinity House Agreement to Strengthen European Defense
Germany and the UK signed the Trinity House Agreement in October 2023, committing to enhanced military cooperation, including joint submarine hunting, development of long-range weapons, and sharing expertise in armed drones, aiming to strengthen European defense against threats from Russia.
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44% Bias Score
Europe Seeks Closer Military Ties With Turkey Amidst Rising Tensions
NATO foreign ministers are meeting in Antalya, Turkey, to discuss closer military cooperation with Turkey to counter the growing Russian threat, despite existing political tensions between Turkey and the EU.
Europe Seeks Closer Military Ties With Turkey Amidst Rising Tensions
NATO foreign ministers are meeting in Antalya, Turkey, to discuss closer military cooperation with Turkey to counter the growing Russian threat, despite existing political tensions between Turkey and the EU.
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52% Bias Score
Spain's Defense Industry Booms Amidst European Collaboration and Political Tensions
Spain's Feindef defense fair showcases a 78% increase in participating companies and a €10.471 billion government spending boost, driven by the Ukraine war and a focus on European defense collaboration, but marked by the absence of Israeli firms following a controversial arms deal cancellation.
Spain's Defense Industry Booms Amidst European Collaboration and Political Tensions
Spain's Feindef defense fair showcases a 78% increase in participating companies and a €10.471 billion government spending boost, driven by the Ukraine war and a focus on European defense collaboration, but marked by the absence of Israeli firms following a controversial arms deal cancellation.
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40% Bias Score
Volt Leader Calls for Independent European Army, Control of French Nuclear Weapons
Volt leader Laurens Dassen calls for a 50-brigade, 250,000-soldier European army within five years, independent of US command, and proposes "Europeanizing" French nuclear weapons due to growing distrust of the US.
Volt Leader Calls for Independent European Army, Control of French Nuclear Weapons
Volt leader Laurens Dassen calls for a 50-brigade, 250,000-soldier European army within five years, independent of US command, and proposes "Europeanizing" French nuclear weapons due to growing distrust of the US.
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48% Bias Score
EU Approves Increased Military Spending via Budgetary Exemption
Over half of EU member states plan to use an emergency clause to exceed budget limits and increase military spending by up to 1.5% of GDP over four years, driven by the war in Ukraine and US pressure, with Germany and Poland leading the initiative.
EU Approves Increased Military Spending via Budgetary Exemption
Over half of EU member states plan to use an emergency clause to exceed budget limits and increase military spending by up to 1.5% of GDP over four years, driven by the war in Ukraine and US pressure, with Germany and Poland leading the initiative.
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40% Bias Score
European Arms Race Fueled by Ukraine Conflict
The ongoing Ukraine conflict is boosting profits for major European and American arms manufacturers like BAE Systems, Airbus, and Rheinmetall, as Europe plans to spend €800 billion on rearmament, creating financial dependence on the US.
European Arms Race Fueled by Ukraine Conflict
The ongoing Ukraine conflict is boosting profits for major European and American arms manufacturers like BAE Systems, Airbus, and Rheinmetall, as Europe plans to spend €800 billion on rearmament, creating financial dependence on the US.
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64% Bias Score
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